Teacher Fan frowned when he saw that Wu An didn't respond.
How can this young man be so calm?
It left him feeling stuck, with something on his mind, making it difficult for him to enjoy food and drinks.
We've eaten.
Wu An and Mai Hangyu huddled together and gave each other a heads-up.
I brewed a pot of tea.
Everyone, please sit down.
“Professor Fan, I’ve thought about it carefully, and we can collaborate.” Wu An said, pouring Professor Fan a cup of tea. “I’m really looking forward to everyone’s proposal.”
"Thank you." Teacher Fan raised her hand to accept the gift, her face beaming with joy. "Don't worry, I'll tidy it up when I get home today, and I'll have a first draft ready the day after tomorrow."
"The blueprints will be ready within five days."
Wu An nodded in agreement and said, "I have to go out to sea every day. There is no cell phone signal at sea, so I may not be able to get in touch. If you need anything, please contact Mai Hangyu."
"He is the person in charge of this project."
Mai Hangyu couldn't help but straighten his chest and raise his head.
Wu An trusted him completely. He immediately selected the designers Wu An found, without even bothering to "compare prices from different vendors."
And now he's been put in full charge.
He was so moved that he wanted to say, "I have no way to repay you."
Teacher Fan was taken aback and asked, "Do you often go out to sea?"
Wu An laughed and said, "No."
"It seems that Hangyu hasn't told you yet that I'm actually a fisherman."
"Going out to sea to fish every day is my job."
"This guesthouse is a side business that I've invested in."
Teacher Fan and the three students all showed expressions of surprise.
Mai Hangyu didn't go into too much detail with them. He only mentioned that it was a project and that Wu An was the boss, but he didn't say what Wu An actually did.
actually.
Mai Hangyu was also worried. He was afraid that if he told Teacher Fan that Wu An was just a fisherman with only about 200,000 yuan in his pocket, Teacher Fan would not come at all.
after all.
Anyone who knows the specifics would find it unreliable.
With this little money... you think you can invest in a bed and breakfast?
Dream on.
If it weren't for the fact that he made a lot of money by going to sea with Wu An several times, Mai Hangyu definitely wouldn't have had the confidence to continue.
Teacher Fan and the others thought Wu An was some rich second-generation heir who used his family's money to invest. This is nothing new. There's a saying that goes, "It's not that we're afraid of rich second-generation heirs indulging in eating, drinking, and having fun, but we are afraid of rich second-generation heirs with lofty ambitions to build a career."
They're just here to work anyway.
As long as you pay, I don't care whether the business will succeed in the end.
Teacher Fan didn't have high expectations to begin with, but after visiting the site and seeing Wu An's unique insights into homestay planning, coupled with the assurance from Director Chen, a local expert, he decided to bet on a long-term partnership with Wu An.
result.
Finally, you tell me that Wu An was a fisherman?
The contrast was so striking that a student wearing glasses almost dropped his glasses and had to quickly steady them.
Teacher Fan realized what was happening and exclaimed, "Amazing, amazing!"
Mai Hangyu's friend Li Xin nudged Mai Hangyu and asked, "Really?"
Mai Hangyu laughed and said, "Of course it's true, how could it be false?"
Li Xin whispered, "Is this reliable?"
"Fishermen running bed and breakfasts?"
Does he have the ability to do so?
Mai Hangyu's smile vanished: "Whether it's reliable or not is none of your business."
"Just focus on doing your job well."
He was somewhat displeased, and actually a little guilty, but he couldn't say it outright. If he really had to say it, Wu An was... without any real ability.
But Mai Hangyu is also confident.
Why?
Because Wu An can make money by going to sea, having the sea as his backing is his capital!
Li Xin pursed his lips: "I know, I know, I was just chatting with you casually, why are you making such a big deal out of it?"
Mai Hangyu coughed twice: "I'm the client!"
"Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. When it comes to important business, I won't consider that you're my friend."
Li Xin gave an awkward smile: "Yes, yes, yes."
Grass!
Being the client (or customer) is no big deal.
He couldn't help but worry that Mai Hangyu wouldn't let him call him "Dad" in the future.
...
After finishing their tea, the group headed to the village committee.
Director Chen printed out the contract at the village committee, and both parties confirmed that it was correct, signed it, and Wu An paid half of the deposit on the spot.
later.
Mai Hangyu will handle the specific details.
Wu An stopped worrying about it.
His main job is as a fisherman, which requires him to go out to sea frequently. Once he's out, it's at least half a day, or even a day or two, and there's no cell phone signal.
In this way...
Mai Hangyu couldn't go out with them all the time; he had to stay in the village.
Thinking about this, Wu An couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
The already limited manpower is now even more stretched thin.
In any case, the homestay project has officially started.
Next came the design plan, the village roads, and the ordering of various building materials. These things, one by one, may seem small, but when put together, they can be quite tedious.
Mai Hangyu alone might not be able to handle it, but Wu An wasn't worried, since he still had Lao Mai.
Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure.
He wasn't completely relinquishing his responsibilities; he still maintained control over the overall direction, such as whether the guesthouse design plan would ultimately be approved.
The decision is in his hands.
certainly.
He also paid for it all; he really spent money like water.
Teacher Fan and the others didn't stay long; Mai Hangyu drove them away.
"Hangyu, you've worked hard." Wu An came out to see him off and said, "I'll treat you to dinner tonight."
Mai Hangyu smiled and nodded.
After watching the car leave, Wu Angang was about to call Foreman Li to ask about the situation. He wasn't one to dwell on things; Foreman Li had done a good job before, so he planned to continue looking for him.
Comparing prices from different vendors is a good idea.
However, it's also possible that after comparing them all, the result might not be as good as the initial one.
He had some doubts. Foreman Li was definitely capable of building houses, but was road construction within his scope of business?
Before he could even make the call, Director Chen came out of the village committee office building, waved to him, and called out, "A-An, A-An, come here."
Wu An walked over, not understanding what was going on.
"Director Chen, what's the matter?"
"Let's talk in the office."
Arrived at the office.
Director Chen warmly invited him to sit down first.
Then he poured a cup of tea, placed it in front of Wu An, and said kindly, "Have some tea."
"Thank you." Wu Anxu accepted the teacup. Although he was still a bit confused and didn't know what Director Chen was up to, he was very polite and courteous.
“You should come to the village often in the future. Since you’re going to run a homestay in the village, you need to maintain good neighborly relations.” Director Chen said with a smile, “Come whenever you have time, and I’ll show you around and introduce you to the people.”
"Director Chen, I'll take that seriously. I'll be bothering you quite a bit in the future."
"Don't mention it, this is part of my daily work."
Wu An smiled, picked up his teacup and took a small sip. He wasn't thirsty, but it would be impolite not to taste the tea that had been poured for him.
The tea was a little hot, and after drinking it, it felt like he hadn't really drunk anything. He said, "Director Chen, please feel free to speak frankly about what's on your mind."
Director Chen's smile never faded as he said, "There is something I've heard about. You don't actually have a lot of funds on hand."
Wu An wondered how Director Chen knew, since Mai Hangyu had told him. He said aloud, "Since Director Chen already knows, then I won't hide it from you. That's indeed the case."
“Young people are quick-witted, bold, and willing to take risks and work hard, which is a good thing.” Director Chen paused and said, “But it is difficult to achieve anything with just enthusiasm and drive.”
"So, I'm planning to talk to you, just to let you know in advance."
Wu Anxin thought to himself, "Finally, we've gotten to the point." He adjusted his posture slightly to appear more serious and said, "Please go ahead."
Director Chen took a sip of tea, cleared his throat, and said, "As the saying goes, if you want to get rich, build roads first."
"So, the village can work with you to build this road."
"After all, the village is responsible for the poor condition of the roads."
Wu An's face lit up with joy.
He wanted to stay calm, but unfortunately his cultivation was inadequate. Such a pleasant surprise suddenly fell on his head, and he really found it hard to control himself.
He smiled and said, "Director Chen, you flatter me."
"However, if this can be done, it will be a great help to me."
To be honest...
"This road construction was unexpected. I was quite perplexed by the sudden decision to build a road."
"Thank you, thank you so much."
Director Chen picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "Don't rush to thank me."
"I only said that we can repair it together, but the extent to which the village can participate still needs to be studied and determined."
“This village is not a place where I can have the final say.”
Wu An nodded; "I understand, I understand."
"I am grateful for whatever help the village gives, big or small."
Director Chen coughed and said, "So you need to finalize the road repair as soon as possible, and it would be best to have a construction plan and a quotation list."
"That way we can have a meeting to discuss this further."
"The sooner the road is repaired, the sooner your guesthouse can start construction. After all, if the road isn't repaired, not even a car can drive in."
"Understood, I'll make a decision as soon as possible."
"Okay, don't delay. Some things will fall apart if you keep putting them off. There are a lot going on in the village lately, and we don't have the energy to spare for too many things." Director Chen's expression turned serious as he said this.
Wu An pondered to himself, "Sure enough, there's no such thing as a free lunch. Everything is already priced in secret. Even catching a chicken requires a handful of rice. There's no such thing as a bargain."
Director Chen probably feared that he might suddenly run away with the funds, leaving the village without any benefits, so he wanted him to repair the road first.
Even if he can't continue, the village will still benefit from the road being repaired.
They must be really worried he'll run away.
Wu An silently complained, "No matter what, I originally planned to build the road first."
If the village is willing to contribute, he will definitely make a profit.
“Okay, I’ll do it as soon as possible.” Wu An put down his teacup, stood up, but didn’t leave: “By the way, Director Chen, if anyone in the village is also willing to run a homestay, you can introduce them to me.”
"I know quite a lot about this. I wouldn't dare call myself a guide, but I will definitely not keep anything to myself."
Director Chen was somewhat surprised, not expecting Wu An to be so generous, and said, "Of course, no problem. I will definitely act as a go-between when the time comes."
"Then Director Chen, please continue with your work. I'll be going now."
After leaving the village committee, Wu An thought for a moment, then rode his bicycle to Chen Jun's homestead to personally remeasure the road and confirm its condition.
The road that needs repair isn't actually very long; it just needs to be widened and reinforced in some places, and it passes through an abandoned pond, so piling might be necessary.
The original dirt road was definitely not going to work. It rained yesterday, and my legs were covered in mud today. An asphalt or cement road was definitely out of the question.
But paving a gravel road shouldn't be a big problem.
If we solidify it, I don't know if it will work.
He didn't know the specifics very well, but after confirming the general situation, Wu An called Foreman Li.
It just so happens that Foreman Li works in a village in the town, which is not far away, only three or four kilometers away.
They found Foreman Li and offered him a round of cigarettes.
They were all familiar faces.
"Handsome, another job?"
"Yes, we're building roads."
"Oh my, that's strange. I thought you were building a new house."
"And then there's the one behind."
"Young man, you have ambition."
Several senior workers accepted the cigarettes, greeted each other with smiles, and naturally everyone said nice things.
After greeting everyone.
Wu An sat down with Foreman Li and showed him the photos and videos he had taken on his phone.
After watching.
Foreman Li, puffing on his cigarette, nodded and said, "This little job is easy to handle."
"Once everything is confirmed, the excavator can be brought in."
"Why are you going to repair roads in this town's village?"
Wu An explained that he had bought a plot of land to build a bed and breakfast, and Foreman Li was dumbfounded. "You...you...this kid, you're really going big."
Wu An chuckled.
"Then this guesthouse..."
“Once the design drawings are finalized, I’ll start construction. As long as you can handle it, I definitely hope you can do it.”
"We can handle it, we definitely can."
"Let's leave it at that for now, and get the road sorted out first."
"Okay, I'll make the trip myself tomorrow."
“I’m afraid I won’t have time. I have someone in charge of this matter. You can contact him when the time comes. He’s from Zhenzhong Village.” Wu An paused, then continued, “If anything happens, you can also contact Director Chen of the village committee.”
Foreman Li laughed and said, "Young man, you have quite the nerve."
Wu An said, "What face do I have? It's all about money."
Foreman Li smiled and pointed at him with his hand.
After chatting for a while, he got up to say goodbye and rode his bicycle home.
Back home.
The house was quiet, the door to the main room was still closed, and his brother and sister-in-law were in the east room next to the main room. Knowing that his brother and sister-in-law were taking a nap, he parked the car and planned to leave.
He was afraid that he might accidentally hear something he shouldn't have.
Just as I reached the door, I heard Old Meng and my father talking next door.
"Chen Gui is a cunning fellow. Today, when a leader came, he arranged for the Chen family to present a banner and a letter of thanks. This is not only a show of goodwill, but also a way of putting you in a bad light."
"Um."
What was the town leaders' reaction?
"He looked very surprised."
"What did the old village chief say?"
"He didn't say anything, he just recounted what Chen Gui had done in detail, without embellishing anything."
"The old village chief may seem to have sided with no one, but speaking up for Chen Gui in front of the leaders is actually a form of support." Old Meng said with a displeased tone, "Look at you, from beginning to end, you didn't even get a chance to speak, let alone show your face."
The old man was silent for a while, then said in a low voice, "I don't really have any work to report."
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